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  • 5/5 Kaitlyn A. 6 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    Beautiful quite area very peaceful!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J L. 7 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Hidden treasure! Such a peaceful little oasis. I scanned the QR code and listened to the music, which was beautiful. Loved the pond and the numerous koi. I did notice a couple people parked there, living in their cars, but I guess that’s everywhere.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 whitney s. 2 years ago on Google • 261 reviews
    Very peaceful and removed from the city. I’m sure it’s nicer during the summer, but it is pretty during the winter as well. The water was all dried up so it was kind of fun to walk further into the park. The flowers smell really nice and the birds seem happy. I wish there were fish, but maybe they’re gone since it’s dried up. Very well maintained overall!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carrina O. 1 year ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Very small, but peaceful. My kiddos and I had the place to ourselves on a Sunday afternoon. They thought it was magical. If you are looking for a well maintained, large, Japanese garden this isn't it. If you are looking for a lovely spot to relax or have a picnic this is a fantastic little place.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MaryKay A. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice little garden for some peace and relative quiet in the city. Beautifully landscaped with a short looping path.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandy G. 1 year ago on Google
    Plenty of parking. Offers quiet in the city. Traditional Japanese Garden.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sean W. 2 years ago on Google • 157 reviews
    A nice private garden. Its almost like there isn't a city when you are here. It's sad some people mistreat it though.. saw some pizza on the ground for example. Somebody definitely works hard to keep it clean. I would recommend visiting it for a quick snack and break from normal day life. There is plenty of parking and rarely anyone else there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carina J. 4 months ago on Google • 328 reviews
    Beautiful Japanese garden to have a nice little stroll around. It is a rather small garden, but still enjoyable. I have spent at least an hour or more every time I have visited just looking at all the pretty plants and landscaping.

  • 5/5 Miranda E. 5 years ago on Google • 42 reviews
    Beautiful well kept garden. Absolutely breath taking and free to see. I've never seen somewhere so beautiful. If you're into photography, bring your cameras. The water is clear, there's several spots to sit and just relax. You could spend hours taking amazing photos of the sun between the trees, reflections in the water etc. Great upkeep and a favorite spot for locals or tourists.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Crystal B. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful!! So nice & peaceful. The volunteers have done an amazing job keeping it that way. I recommend
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Scott W. 5 years ago on Google • 86 reviews
    This is a cute city park. It's very small. Parking is a challenge as the lot is small. The paths are lined with flowers and the pond is very nice. The park is well maintained and clean. The spring flowers were just in bloom. I hoped to see a Sakura in bloom... there were some across the street.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The Red R. 2 years ago on Google
    Very peaceful small park. A couple of koi inhabit the little pond, and there are ample places for sitting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jayson S. 2 years ago on Google • 26 reviews
    This place is peaceful! Alot of people don't even know it's here. Everytime I come here I'm the only person here unless I bring someone with me. Sitting by the pond with the fountain is zen. Lots of places to sit and meditate. The stone pagoda is pretty neat too. It's really big and I wonder how someone made it. The bamboo along the fence line makes this place not feel like it's on the middle of the city.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 K W. 1 year ago on Google
    A fun and beautiful little oasis right outside of downtown Oly! Little gems like these are what make me love the beautiful state of Washington… even in the middle of a concrete area, there’s protected space for nature and peace❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 bruce h. 4 months ago on Google • 99 reviews
    Such a hidden gift to discover. Apparently so hidden that three people I mentioned it to had never heard of it. I look forward to many visits in the future, and, although it was empty when we visited, I’m sure more turn out as the temperature rises.

  • 3/5 wendy c. 1 year ago on Google
    Very small. Can walk through in 3 min It is peaceful and would be a nice place to sit and read a book.

  • 5/5 Stefie L. 1 year ago on Google
    When I first walked in, I felt at peace. The Bonsai tree near the back really gave me a sacred vibe and I was beginning to think that I should take off my shoes. That tree in itself is definitely the heart of the garden. There was also a waterfall and the bamboo was used to help keep the garden private.

  • 5/5 thomas s. 11 months ago on Google
    Peaceful. Clean. Pretty. Hidden gem inside of the chaos. ig t_mo_swagglio23

  • 5/5 Cara “Cricket” L. 1 year ago on Google
    PEACE/HARMONY, DISCOVERED WITHIN'⚘️ THE VERY, BEST🌠 PLACE N' SPACE💡 INDEED' ✔️ THIS, , SUBLIME', OPPORTUNITY,🔔 TO, ENJOY, LIFE, NATURE & JUST, PERHAPS, ENJOY, THOSE,😳 SOMEHOW, CONSIDERED, "SIMPLE", THINGS, IN' LIFE, ALL, AROUND," YOU" IN THE', MIDDLE, OF "A" CITY🏬🤔 HUSTLE N' BUSTLE😲 SURE, IS💡 THAT, "IS", JUST WHERE, YA' DISCOVER, YOURSELF😲RIGHT, IN, THE',MIDDLE💖 THANK YOU TO FOR🌠 "YASHIRO" "JAPANESE GARDEN" "OLYMPIA" "WASHINGTON" USA 🇺🇸 LIFE⚘️ SERENITY & NATURE SUCH AS "IS"🌠 JUST LOVE THIS, MASTERPIECE🔔

  • 5/5 Marcellas F. 9 months ago on Google
    I love how they keep it up watch them work. I wish we cared about more of our parks. They need a lot of work to get them looking like we care. So great job at keeping this beautiful and a nice place to keep coming to

  • 3/5 Jim T. 1 year ago on Google
    Small park. No fish in the pond. Nice small place to get away. Too close to main roads that easily distract you. But overall not a bad little park.

  • 5/5 Mark A. 1 year ago on Google
    Very pretty little park, you could be 5-10 min or sit and relax all day


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